Tuesday, June 14, 2016

The Rock Band Rivals Expansion Pack & More Coming This Fall

Harmonix has revealed details on PDP hardware and a taste of the fall Expansion Pack.The Expansion Pack is now called Rock Band Rivals, strongly implying it will be filled with competitive content (including online play).
“With Rock Band Rivals, the Rock Band team has been flexing their creative muscles to produce something truly unique. For the launch of the expansion, we’re going to be bringing you brand new features that have never been seen in Rock Band before. These are really big, new modes to the game, and players of all difficulties and play styles will be able to enjoy what we’re cooking up for you. We can’t wait to share more about Rock Band Rivals in the near future.” Rock Band Rivals will cost you $30 USD. A beautiful Fender Jaguar is the new controller model. There’s a sync button on the front, presumably a dedicated OverDrive button and the controller FOLDS. Yes It FOLDS.

“The Fender Jaguar Guitar Controller comes with all the basics you’d expect: upper frets for classic gameplay, and solo frets for the daring shredders out there. It’s got a highly sensitive tilt sensor for perfect Overdrive deployment, and an improved strum bar for increased precision at high speeds. The auto-calibration light sensor allows less ambient light than previous guitars, which means auto-calibrating is more accurate and will get you playing faster. Aside from all of the classic features this new guitar will come with, it’s got one that really seals the deal: it’s foldable. That’s right, you read that correctly. Our newest Rock Band peripheral is a foldable guitar.” Harmonix is also making a Fender Jaguar Guitar Charger for the new guitar.
“That’s not all, folks! You can expect to see more Rock Band peripheral accessories on the way this year as well. In addition to the sleek new Fender Jaguar Guitar Controller, PDP is in the process of creating the Rock Band™ Fender® Jaguar Guitar Charger: a charging dock designed exclusively for the Fender Jaguar Guitar Controller that includes a rechargeable battery back, all the while serving as a modern display stand for your latest axe in music gaming. What better way to show off your newest guitar than in a snazzy guitar stand that also keeps your battery charged? You can even connect the included AC adapter to the battery pack and charge while playing!”

Last but not least, the PDP Adapter. It’s still being worked on, but we’ve got pictures.
“Officially licensed by Microsoft, the Rock Band™ 4 Wired Legacy Adapter for Xbox One is exclusively compatible with Rock Band 4 and these specific legacy controllers:
  • Rock Band 3 Midi PRO-Adapter for Xbox 360
  • ION Drum Rocker for Xbox 360
  • Wired legacy Rock Band peripherals*
“* The adapter is still in development, but Harmonix and PDP are working together to achieve compatibility across the entire wired product line.”

Everything wired working with it. Xplorers, RB1 gear, etc. The adapter will cost you $30 USD. The Fender Jaguar will retail for $70 on its own. Buying a guitar with Rock Band 4 + Rivals expansion will only be $90. New Band in a Boxes will be Jaguars, drums, and 4 + Rivals for $200. What do you think of all the new Rock Band stuff ? Love the support that Harmonix is giving the to Rock Band right now 

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